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May 2008

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How to Sell on E-Bay - Main Library Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.

Got Stuff? Get rid of it at a profit on E-Bay with the help of Russ Altman of the Small Business Development Center. He'll explain all the ins and outs of using this well-known website. Free.

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Artwalk @ your Library - Main Library

Take a look at Janet Hughes' antique sun-colored glass manufactured before 1820. Free.

Teen Book Club - Main Library, 6 p.m.

This month's theme is recipes and cookbooks. Drop by and build a Sundae! Free for teens 12 -18.

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Texas Authors Series - Main Library Auditorium, Noon

Have lunch with romantic novelist Lisa Wingate as she presents a sneak peak at her new set of small-town novels for Bethany House Publishers. The series debuted with Talk of the Town earlier this year. Bring lunch; we'll provide drinks with this free event, or a limited number of sandwiches will be available for $3.

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Cover-to-Cover Book Club - Main Library Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Abilene Public Library's book club members select a fiction or non-fiction title for the coming month by consensus. In honor of Memorial Day, and our neighborhing National WASP WWII Museum in Sweetwater, May's title is "Winning My Wings" a woman Air Force service pilot in World War II" by Marion Hodgson. Everyone is welcome. Free.

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Teen Anime Club - Main Library Auditorium, 7 p.m.

This onthly club is everything Japanese animation art. For ages 12-18. Free.

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Senior Jamboree 2008 - Abilene Civic Center, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

"Seniors are the Stars" is the theme of this year's Senior Jamboree which promotes the interests of older adults. The event is free for adults over age 60 but a donation of $2.50 is suggested. Tickets for guests under 60 years old are $5/each. Tickets for the luncheon can be picked up at Rose Park Senior Center, 2526 S. 7th Street through May 13.

Antique & Collectible Appraisal Fair - Main Library, 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Dust off all the treasures from the basement, shed or attic and bring them in for an evaluation from a local expert. Three items per person, please, and no certified appraisals will be given. It's free to find out if you've got trash, or treasure! New this year, the Abilene Public Library offers two arrival times which will help reduce wait times.

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E-Mail for Everybody - Main Library, 3 p.m.

E-mail is a great tool for keeping in touch. Learn how to get a free e-mail account, how it all works, and more in our free 45 minute class. Reservations required, please as we have a limited number of places in this popular class. Call 325-676-6025 for more information.

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Memorial Day

Most City of Abilene offices and facilities are closed on Monday, May 26, 2008 in observance of Memorial Day.